Recently, our KS1 children enjoyed a fantastic educational visit to the Captain Cook Museum in Marton, where they had the opportunity to bring their History learning to life.
During the morning, the children took part in an engaging and interactive guided tour, learning all about the life and voyages of Captain James Cook. They discovered how Cook began his career as a young apprentice before developing his skills in navigation and map-making, eventually becoming a renowned explorer and captain. The children were fascinated by the museum displays and enjoyed examining historical artefacts, helping them gain a deeper understanding of what life was like for sailors during that time.
In the afternoon, the children participated in a range of exciting hands-on activities. They practised quill writing, explored Aboriginal-inspired artwork and patterns, dressed up in historical costumes and watched their own colourful sea creatures come to life in the museum’s interactive playscape. These creative experiences allowed the children to explore history in different ways while making meaningful connections with their classroom learning.
The visit provided a wonderful opportunity for the children to develop their historical knowledge, ask questions and learn more about an important figure from British history. Throughout the day, they demonstrated enthusiasm, curiosity and a real eagerness to learn.
It was a fantastic day filled with learning, exploration and discovery, and one that our KS1 children will remember for a long time to come.